1. Outlook

Aluminum solar carport usually be designed to W-shape and Four poles shape, as you can see as below picture.

Steel carport can normally turn to single post carport.

Compare two outlooks, the steel carport may have more space for parking, the carport can enter in any direction.

2. Installation

As we know, aluminum material is more lighter than steel, this caused aluminum carports installation easier than steel. Normally it don’t need any crane machine during installation. But steel carport may need. Like the main post of steel carport, let’s assume the length as 2500mm, it can reach 100kg. It’s hard for only use human labor force to install it. But in other way, the strength of steel is definitely stronger than aluminum by single component.

3. Strength

All UISOLAR carport structures are designed according to project local conditions, although the steel material is harder than aluminum, but the strength of entire mounting system are all design after strength analysis. Which means one project, either aluminum or steel, the decision is depends on clients’ need.

4. Cost

Normally, aluminum carport price is more competitive than steel, but due to different local conditions and need, it may a little different. If you like to know more details, welcome to send a inquiry, we will be glad to design the solution and quote for you.